PRO004557 Goods-Framework-Supply of Actuators

The Company’s installed actuator supply base comprises of actuators using different energy sources such as electric current, hydraulic pressure and pneumatic pressure. Electric actuators contribute the largest proportion of the Company’s supply base and the principal items of the scope of supply focus on this actuator type. However, where the need relates to hydraulic and pneumatic actuators then the Terms and Conditions of this arrangement will be extended to these other types of actuator also.

The requirements for the supply and delivery of electric actuators to be procured by the Company, and its Partners, for its Water, Wastewater and Bioresources asset base across process and network applications. The Kit Framework scope for actuators shall include the selection, design & manufacture, supply & delivery of, off-loading and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of new and replacement actuators for the operation and control of valves including penstocks. Services in support of the Framework include pre-selection assistance, after sales services & technical support including provision of information using a Building Information Modelling (BIM) approach, provision of spares, components & consumables of the actuator supplied during the actuator asset life span.

The Kit Framework shall include the option to ‘repair and refurbish’ the actuator asset during the warranty period.

It is essential that fit for purpose actuators are selected with optimum performance and least potential whole life cost.

Other Framework services which shall include, but not be limited to, the measurement & reporting of key performance indicators around time, cost and quality via monthly reports and participation in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) review meetings to drive continuous improvement.

Excluded from the Kit Framework scope will be disposal, hire, and refurbishment and repair services for UU Water, Wastewater and Digital Services Operations outside of the warranty period. Additional information: Applicants should review the document named as "READ ME FIRST PRO004557'. This READ ME FIRST document has been developed to provide guidance to Applicants or interested parties that are considering or shall be intending to seek qualification for inclusion on the tender list for PRO004557 Goods-Framework-Supply of Actuators.